Project

Mingomba

Led by KoBold Africa CEO Mfikeyi Makayi, our team proudly employs Zambian nationals to find world class deposits and build the next generation of mines. From geoscience, software, and infrastructure engineering to operations, administration, and community leaders—our team is pushing the boundaries of scientific mine development. We work hand-in-hand with the global team to develop new technology that can be deployed and scaled to other projects.

Mingomba Team

Projects

KoBold Metals Zambia unites cutting-edge exploration technology and top Zambian talent to find world class deposits like Mingomba and advance mine development using the same scientific rigor we apply to exploration. We are proud to partner with ZCCM-IH to develop this and other tier-one copper deposits.

Zambian employees and contractors
200 +
of our Zambia team are Zambian nationals
Over 0 %
of project leadership are Zambian
Over 0 %

Investment

We’ve contributed over $200 million to the Zambian economy to date

And we’re just getting started. As the largest American investor in Zambia, our pledge to electrify the world by discovering crucial battery metals starts with an unwavering commitment to the economies that can make this happen.

Resources

Growing Together with Local Suppliers

The goods and services that power KoBold Metals Zambia are proudly sourced by local Zambian providers and contractors. With initiatives such as our Pitch Days in Lusaka and Kitwe, we bring out the best in the growing businesses directly around us.

Community

Building Zambia’s Next Generation of Explorers

KoBold Metals is also committed to training the next generation of exploration geologists. This is why we have partnered with Stanford University, the Copperbelt University and the University of Zambia to offer Masters of Science scholarships in Data Science and Exploration Geology. This two-year program advances cutting-edge geosciences and exploration innovation in Zambia.

We proudly partner with local suppliers

The goods and services that power KoBold Metals Zambia are proudly sourced from local Zambian providers and contractors. With initiatives such as our Pitch Days in Lusaka and Kitwe, we bring out the best in the growing businesses directly around us. We expect all suppliers to operate in alignment with our ethical values. If you’re interested in partnering with KoBold in Zambia, start here.

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